One month later
Once Pete settled the matter with Mrs. Aranya and Bass, his life became quieter and slower. Every day he had tutoring sessions with Sun, which always boosted him, especially since Sun was extraordinarily smart and talented. Whatever Pete explained to him, he understood almost instantly and could use it to solve even the most complex mathematics and physics problems, which Pete knew might be on the exam.
Usually, Sun was full of enthusiasm and enjoyed the sessions as much as Pete, but today's session felt different. Sun was unusually silent. He followed everything Pete explained to him, but no smile appeared on his expression. Pete felt tempted to ask him what was wrong, but at the same time, he didn’t want to pry into his private life and matters.
Once they finished the
